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I consider myself a stress-free person. I approach my everyday life in a positive way, and strive to radiate that to those around me. I’m the friend that others come to for advice on their problem. I reflect on what I am grateful for daily, both big and small. I listen to upbeat music. I am HAPPY. Truly. But I’m only human, and some days when I have a long to-do list or a giant paper to complete, the only […]

Water. We totally take it for granted. We let the faucets run while we brush our pearly whites, we take 30 minute showers, and mostly likely we don’t drink enough of it. Must I remind you that your body is composed of about 60% water? We need water in our bodily fluids to be able to properly digest, absorb, circulate, create saliva, transport nutrients, and maintain our body temperature. [1] And it’s at our fingertips – the tap. Does the thought of […]

When I hear a girl say, “I’m on birth control,” why do I automatically assume she’s on the pill? There’s a whole gamete of birth control options out there and (shocker!) sometimes the pill isn’t right for or liked by everyone. A few weeks ago, Sophie Godley – Professor at the BU School of Public Health and our very own Sexpert columnist – confirmed my thinking in her Rhett Talk titled “Lies They Told You in High School Sex Ed Class, […]

This summer, make a pledge to protect your skin so you don’t look like this guy. Most guys and gals are focused on looking fit for the summer, which usually includes getting their tan on. Maybe you have a natural love for the beach (or the artificial lights of a tanning bed), but the truth is that tans are not the best for your skin’s wellbeing. The National Cancer Institute tells us that “sun-protective behaviors” (i.e. using sunscreen, wearing sun-protective clothing, […]